Spanish School after Diego Velázquez, Dwarf with a Dog, 19th Century, Oil on Canvas

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SPANISH SCHOOL 19th Century Title: "Dwarf with a Dog" Copy of Diego Velázquez. Technique: Oil on canvas. Dimensions: 142 x … Read more SPANISH SCHOOL 19th Century Title: "Dwarf with a Dog" Copy of Diego Velázquez. Technique: Oil on canvas. Dimensions: 142 x 107.5 cm. with frame. Provenance: Private collection, Germany. The painting is titled "Dwarf with a Dog" (also known as Portrait of a Jester with a Dog or Don Antonio "the English"), and its authorship is commonly attributed to Diego Velázquez or his circle/workshop. Details of the Work Artist: Diego Velázquez (or circle of). Title: Dwarf with a Dog. Style: Spanish Baroque. Technique: Oil on canvas. Year: C. 1640-1650. Location: Museo Nacional del Prado, Madrid, Spain. Context The exact identity of the man portrayed has been the subject of debate; It was previously thought to be Don Antonio the Englishman, but this identification is now considered untenable since the jester died long before the estimated date of the painting. The dog is a symbol of loyalty in art and also appears in other works from the period. See less